BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pet owners are advised to start planning now for potential pet anxiety related to July 4th fireworks. It can take a while to get an appointment with a vet, or fill a specialized prescription. If you are a new pet owners and your pet reacted poorly to recent the recent thunderstorms
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BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, a 54-year-old Baker City man, pleaded guilty to investment advisor fraud after orchestrating a nearly 17-year scheme. Higgins stole client stock shares, sold them, and funneled the proceeds into his personal bank account, defrauding at least 14 investors of more than $1.6 million. The fraud scheme spanned
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Tina Kotek today announced Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, with the changes set to take effect at the end of the month. Emerald Bogue will serve as the Governor’s Chief of Staff. This appointment allows Lisa Sumption to return to the Oregon Parks and
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OREGON (KTVZ) — It might be a good idea to fill your gas tank as soon as possible. Gas prices reached a one-month low Monday, settling at a national average of $4.32 per gallon. That’s based on oil prices where traders built in the possibility of a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to their elementary and middle schools to walk the halls one last time– but this time they returned in caps and gowns. The district says it loves this annual tradition, and that it always brings lots
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime Central Oregon audio destination is making its return to downtown Bend, aiming to reconnect the community with a deeper, more intentional way of listening to music. Stereo Planet, a Bend business with a 45-year history, will officially reopen its doors during First Friday on June 5 at its location
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will support their “Project Lifesaver,” which provides tracking bracelets to individuals with memory issues. The “Pay It Forward” program, sponsored by Mid Oregon Credit Union, KTVZ News and Dutch Bros., seeks out
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This week on Pet Pals we had the pleasure of welcoming Truffles, an adorable rabbit who is looking to be your missing ingredient. Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon said Truffles is cute, kind, and just waiting to find a place and family to call home. If you wanna meet Truffles or one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School has completed its new main parking lot, marking the close of phase one of its redesign project. Phase two construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The new parking lot serves as a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing transformation. The newly completed main parking lot
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The changes include modifications to Redmond’s A and B Flex routes, additional service runs, expanded community connections and a new stop at the Downtown Redmond Library. The service updates affect Redmond’s A and
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Friday Night Roller Dancing at The Pavilion in Bend to a free kickball game! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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John Carroll was a featured speaker at the Redmond Rotary Club discussing his background as a meteorologist. He walked the Rotarians through putting together a daily forecasts and of course fielded questions about today’s weather. John was presented with a special themed tie from Rotarian Joe Kosanovic. The tie has the signatures of all of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high non-medical exemptions for required school vaccines. This decline raises concerns among state health officials about the potential return of preventable diseases like measles and polio. For the 2025-2026 school year, nonmedical
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union recently awarded a total of $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students across Oregon, including two students from Bend. The annual program aims to help students pursue higher education by addressing the rising cost of school and allowing funds to be used for various education-related expenses beyond tuition.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascade Equinox Festival has been postponed until 2027, with new dates set for Sept. 17-19, 2027, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Festival organizers announced the change was made to ensure they can deliver the experience the community deserves. Those who have already purchased tickets for the 2026 event will have
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For more than 40 years, Goody’s has been serving up more than candy and ice cream in Central Oregon — it has been creating memories for generations of families. What began as a small homemade candy operation in Sunriver has grown into one of the region’s most recognizable brands, drawing hundreds
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are ready to take the next big step. Do you have a graduate this year? We invite proud families and friends to share their favorite graduation photos, and help
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 13, 2026, 3 Sisters Equine Refuge in Redmond, Ore., received an orphaned foal named Rocky Balboa, who was immediately transported to Bend Equine Medical Center for critical care. Following initial life-saving efforts by Dr. Greer, a family offered their mare, Duchess, as a surrogate, providing Rocky with a new
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